lightning strike

noun

British : a strike by workers that is done very suddenly

: an occurrence of something being hit by lightning

The forest fire was caused by a lightning strike.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Not even a 2011 lightning strike and fire could shutter the Wanamaker Feed & Seed. —

Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Mar. 2023 Deaths are more likely to occur during lightning strike in the summertime in the afternoon or evening. —

Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 4 Mar. 2023 In one last piece of trauma for Meredith, the house caught fire after a lightning strike in the fall finale (no one was hurt). —

David Oliver, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2023 Defender Stefan Panic nearly hit a lightning strike just before the half. —

Lynn Ramsey, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2023

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